The PAL League is an organization that was formed more than 25 years ago to give players an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball. A strong emphasis is put on instruction of skills and good sportsmanship while our number one goal is to have fun.
Alan Salee is in charge of PAL basketball.
Please direct all Pal Basketball related questions to Jason Martin, 731-431-0325 or [email protected].
PAL Basketball Season...... begins in January and ends in February. All games are played on Saturdays. Teams are formed by Thanksgivng and have a minimum of one practice per week for one hour. Practices begin after Thanksgiving break at USJ's lower school gyms. Please note that some coaches choose to have addtional practice sessions.
Teams are grouped by grade as follows:
Kindergarten teams are appointed.
First- through fourth-grade teams are formed by a coaches-only draft where players are chosen from a list of registered athletes.
Signup fee is $40 PER PLAYER.
1. Games are played with 4 players on each team on 8-foot goals and are played cross court.
2. A 27-inch size ball is used.
3. Games are made up of four 10 minute quarters with the clock running. It doesn’t stop for time outs and no score is kept.
4. Coaches may stand on the court.
5. Violations are loosely interpreted-walking, double dribbling- and will only be whistled if the intent of the player is to gain a specific advantage, i.e.- continually running with the ball after warning. Fouls will be called, but no FT will be shot. Jump balls result in alternate possession to be kept by the official.
6. No pressure in the back court.
1. Both boys and girls teams will play FULL court on - foot goals.
2. A 28.5” size basketball is used for both leagues.
3. Rules are strictly enforced-double dribbling, walking, etc.
4. Fouls are recorded and a 1-1 Free Throw will be shot on the 7th team foul and a 2 shot Free Throw will be taken after the 10th Team Foul.
5. Free Throw line will be marked on the court.
6. Alternate possession on jump balls
7. No back court pressure
8. Quarters are 8 minutes long. Clock stops for time outs, injury and in the last 2 minutes of the 2nd quarter and the 4th quarter.
1.Both boys and girls team will play full court on 9 foot goals.
2. A 28.5” size basketball is used for both leagues.
3. Rules are strictly enforced.
4. No 3-point field goals.
5. FT shooters may stand in front of the FT line up to 1 foot. A 1-1 Free Throw will be shot on the 7th team foul and a 2 shot Free Throw will be taken after the 10th Team Foul.
6. No back court pressure.
7. Quarters are 8 minutes long and the clock stops for time outs, injury and in the last 2 minutes of the 2nd quarter and the 4th quarter.